Music Department Concerts

The Department of Music offers an exciting series of free concerts featuring its resident student ensembles,  as well as individual recitals featuring guest performers, students and faculty throughout the academic year.

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W&J Jazz Ensemble

Kyle Simpson, Director

Friday, October 19, 2012
7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 30, 2012
7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
7:30 p.m.
Olin Fine Arts Center

    The Jazz Ensemble is a select group of W&J students sometimes supplemented by professionals and community enthusiasts.  They will perform familiar works from the jazz repertoire in addition to new works written by today’s most innovative composers.

 

“Isn’t It Rich – A Stunning Variety of Choral Music”

Fall Choral Concert
Susan Medley, Director

Friday, November 2, 2012
7:30 p.m.
At Rossin Campus Center, Allen Ballroom

Join the W&J Choir and Camerata Singers in an evening that highlights the many genres of choral music.  From classical to pop, spirituals to Broadway, accompanied to a cappella, this concert will include music that will make you think, make you feel, and make you want to sing along.

 

W&J Wind Ensemble

Kyle Simpson, Director

Sunday, October 28, 2012
3:00 p.m.
And
Sunday, April 21, 2013
3:00 p.m.
Olin Fine Arts Center

   The Wind Ensemble performs standard band literature as well as more specialized repertoire.  Their concert programs are an enjoyable mix of traditional favorite and challenging newer works.


Holiday Concert

Monday, December 3, 2012
8:00 p.m.
Olin Fine Arts Center

Ring in the season with W&J’s annual Holiday Concert!  Held immediately following W&J’s Light Up Night activities, the W&J performing ensembles come together to present this concert of holiday favorites.  It’s the perfect way to start the season!

 

Spring Choral Concert

Susan Medley, Director

Friday, April 26, 2013
8:00 p.m.
At Church of the Covenant

The W&J Choir and Camerata Singers invite you to an evening of choral music in the beautiful sanctuary of Church of the Covenant, located on Beau Street across from the W&J campus.  The spring concert features a performance of a choral/orchestral masterwork.  Exquisite music in a spectacular setting.  What could be better?
 

Student Recognition Recitals

Wednesday, December 5, 2012
7:30 p.m.
Olin 211
    and
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
7:30 p.m.
In Olin Theatre 

These recitals feature selected performances from W&J's Applied Music studios.

 

Music Faculty Recitals

 


“Susan Medley and Friends”

Sunday, September 9, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Olin Fine Arts Center

As musicians embark on their journey, few can imagine the impact that their fellow musicians will have on their lives.  This has been the case for W&J Director of Choral Activities, Dr. Susan Medley.  Spend an afternoon with her as she trades the podium for the piano.  This recital will pay tribute to the significant musical influences in her life by including works for solo piano and collaborative performances that reflect important aspects of her musical development.  Guest performers include professional musicians who are mentors and dear friends.

 


Kyle Simpson

Sunday, April 28, 2013
3:00 p.m.
Olin Fine Arts Center

  Join Kyle and his band for an outstanding afternoon of original compositions as well as traditional favorites!